Nutrition Services

Meals on Wheels

Home Delivered Meals provides a nutritious meal and personal contact to homebound seniors in the San Joaquin County community. All menus are reviewed by 2 nutritionists to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines. Meals are designed to be low fat, low salt, and low sugar.

In order to be eligible, a person must be both 60 years of age or older and homebound.

For more information, call (209) 953-5500

Or download and complete our Service Referral and Follow-up Summary (SJ 30A form)and either fax it to; 209-932-2663, or mail to; San Joaquin County Human Services Agency, PO Box 201056, Stockton CA 95201. Or call 209-468-1104 to complete a referral over the phone.

Food For You - Commodity Program

The San Joaquin County USDA Commodity Program, FOOD FOR YOU, provides free food for low income individuals in 8 community centers and 8 volunteer sites throughout the county. Individuals must meet residence requirements, and distribution sites are determined by zip code. Eligibility is based on monthly income. No application is necessary; individuals must simply provide proof of residence (i.e. utility bill, rent receipt, etc.).

Food is distributed the third Thursday of each month at each of the centers and volunteer sites, and at the Stockton Emergency Food Bank on the last Wednesday of the month. Some locations distribute food on additional days of the month when quantities allow. Please check the list of food distribution locations and times. You can also call the FOOD FOR YOU Warehouse at (209) 468-3679 for additional information.

Congregate Dining

Congregate Nutrition Services provide meals in a group setting. People who are eligible for Congregate Nutrition Services include individuals 60+ years of age, spouses of eligible participants regardless of age, and volunteers who provide needed services during meal hours.

To Apply:

Call the Congregate Meal Site closest to you for more information on receiving Congregate Nutrition Services.